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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 610.91, 842.72 and 389.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 610.91, 842.72 and 389.47 is: 537.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    610.91 : 842.72 = 389.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    610.91/842.72 = 389.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    610.91x = 842.72 × 389.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    610.91x = 328,209.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 328,209.94/610.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 537.25

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